Scores, selections and the money side of Indian sport beyond the cricket page.
Brazil beat India 4-0 at Salt Lake Stadium on October 3, 2026, the first-ever men's senior meeting between the two sides.
Why it matters India finished 138th in FIFA while Brazil sat 5th; the result sets a new benchmark for Williams' India career.
Roberto Fernandez, 24, received his first Spain call-up under Luis de la Fuente for a Nations League run this week.
Why it matters His loan move and his girlfriend's public profile draw as much attention as his debut.
India and Brazil play their first-ever senior men's international on October 3, 2026 at Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata.
Why it matters The match gives Indian football a landmark moment against a top-5 FIFA side in front of a home crowd.
Rathnayake took Samson with left-arm spin and Dube with right-arm off-spin in one T20 innings.
Why it matters India reached 169/7; Sri Lanka's 45 left them 124 runs short.
Sanju Samson told reporters in Nagoya that constant team meetings have kept India focused despite rain disruptions that cut practice to one 5-over match in ten days.
Why it matters The squad walks into the Asian Games semi-final vs Sri Lanka on Thursday with limited match practice and unfamiliar Nagoya conditions.
Abdul Samad posted 748 runs at 57.53 in J&K's title-winning Ranji Trophy campaign, was picked up by Lucknow Super Giants for 4.2 crore, and is chasing an all-format India call.
Why it matters Lucknow now has a proven carrying batsman, and Indian selectors have a 146.91-strike-rate name to consider across formats.
World No.2 Aryna Sabalenka faces Renata Zarazua, ranked No.94, in round two of the China Open in Beijing on October 2, 2026.
Why it matters Clearing Zarazua keeps the top-two seed alive in Beijing, backed by a head-to-head already 1-0 in her favour.
Infantino proposed an independent review and a time-limited consultation on FIFA decision-making.
Why it matters The process could clarify leadership roles and accountability for future strategic moves.
